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The Citizen
04-08-2025
- The Citizen
Carletonville woman robbed at knifepoint in early-morning home invasion
A resident of one of Carletonville's newer extensions was left traumatised after being robbed at knifepoint in the early hours of Monday morning, 29 July. According to a reliable source, the 33-year-old woman was asleep in her home in Magaliesberg Street, near the Welverdiend entrance into Carletonville, when she was startled by a loud noise at around 02:55. Curious and alarmed, she got up to investigate the source of the disturbance. To her shock, she came face-to-face with an unknown man in her kitchen. The intruder, who reportedly spoke isiZulu and was wearing a coat, was armed with a knife. He threatened to stab her if she screamed or made any noise. In a panic, the woman was forced to remain silent while the suspect grabbed her television set and fled the scene. A neighbouring house was also reportedly broken into. It is suspected that the same man may be responsible for both crimes. The Carletonville police have opened a case of house robbery and are currently investigating. No arrests had been made at the time of publication. Local residents are urged to remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour in the area to their nearest police station or community policing forum. 📞 To report information about this case, contact Carletonville SAPS at 018 787 9300.
The Citizen
03-06-2025
- General
- The Citizen
Armed robbery at Cool Point Tavern in Carletonville
An armed robbery took place at Cool Point Tavern, located at the busy Carletonville Taxi Rank, on the evening of Monday, May 27. Two unidentified African male suspects, one tall and the other short, entered the tavern and held up staff and customers at gunpoint. According to eyewitness accounts, the tavern employee was busy with routine tasks when the two men stormed into the premises and demanded money. Patrons were ordered to remain silent, while the taller suspect walked toward the slot machines. The shorter suspect, armed with a firearm, forced the employee to open the cash register. The suspects stole an undisclosed amount of cash and two mobile phones before fleeing the scene. Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the incident. Public Appeal for Information The Carletonville SAPS has launched an investigation and urges anyone with information related to the robbery to come forward. Anonymous tips can make a difference in tracking down the suspects and ensuring justice is served. Safety Reminder for Local Businesses This incident serves as a reminder for all businesses in Carletonville, especially those operating in popular areas such as taxi ranks, to remain vigilant and ensure that security protocols are in place. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
